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Obituary for John C. Crawford

Mr. John Carl Crawford, 77, beloved husband for 57 years of April C. Crawford, went to Heaven Thursday, December 27, 2018 at the Hospice Compassionate Care Center of Richmond. He was born on April 2, 1941, the son of the late William Hardin Crawford and Marguerite Kirby Crawford. Mr. Crawford was the former owner and operator of Crawford Gas & Appliance and was a faithful member of the Big Hill Christian Church. In addition to his wife, he is survived by: his two children, Cherie Crawford Wheatley (Jeff), and John Crawford, Jr.; six grandchildren, and five great-grandchildren whom he dearly loved; as well as many other loving relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by: one brother, William Crawford, Jr., and two sisters, Ruby Crawford Dixon Wright, and Laura “Betty” Elizabeth Crawford Locker. Funeral Services will be conducted at 12:00 PM (Noon), Monday, December 31, 2018, at the Big Hill Christian Church, 1150 Goggins Lane, Richmond, with Pastor Jim Riggs officiating. Burial will follow in the Richmond Cemetery. Visitation will be after 10AM Monday, at the church. Pallbearers will be: Cody Crawford, Kevin Banta, Andrew Banta, Jeremy Sissle, Kevin Cornelison, and Nick Curtis. Honorary Pallbearers will be members of the Happy Christians Group of Big Hill Christian Church. The Combs, Parsons & Collins Funeral Home, W. Main St., Richmond, is in charge of the arrangements.